Research Lab Manager — Auditory Perception Studies

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory coordinator to support data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation within a research program. You will manage schedules, supervise research assistants, handle data entry, and coordinate subject recruitment, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely project delivery in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Word and Excel, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree directly related to the work involved in the research program (or equivalent behavioral research training, certification, and experience) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of transfer or hire required.
• If employed in the Cognitive Neuroscience department, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative(CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the entire laboratory schedule, including coordinating visits, preparing all needed procedures and forms, and managing financial details (e.g., subject payment, petty cash, budget/grant allocation, and mileage reimbursements).
• Ensures that appropriate staff are scheduled for each data collection visit and that procedural details are ready for each session.
• Serves as a point of contact for research participants and a project manager for research activity.
• Regularly enters data into lab databases and ensures scoring and data accuracy.
• Ensures that all laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment are ordered and available.
• Performs or assists in the recruitment of research subjects, including special populations. Collaborates with laboratory PI to understand their recruiting needs.
• Performs or assists in testing of research subjects.
• Maintains detailed records of test conditions and results.
• Partners with researchers to create research project timelines, deadlines, and check ins as applicable.
• Helps train and supervise new staff, including laboratory research assistants in the procedures and protocols.
• As assigned, may assist with lab processes, procedures, editorial work, grant applications, literature reviews, or other high level administrative and operational duties.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data management

Data entry

Training supervision

Project coordination

MS Word

Excel

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database applications

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory coordinator to support data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation within a research program. You will manage schedules, supervise research assistants, handle data entry, and coordinate subject recruitment, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely project delivery in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Word and Excel, and the ability to manage